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Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.8(
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Joel from Illinois Sewer and Drain. Joel called me immediately after I filled out the online form and was out to my house in 2 hours. In 2 days I had his estimate, which was fair and of great value. When I told him we were going to hire him he scheduled us for the next day. Six guys were here all day and the job was done in a day and a quarter. Joel was professional, classy, friendly, fair and kind. So were the men who work for him. We were very impressed. My husband asked Joel to look at our sump pumps and a silcock that was dripping. The next day he was out and replaced 2 of our 3 sump pumps, (which were not working at all) and some piping and fixed the silcock. So, two days after he replaced our entire septic tank we had him out to replace two of our three sump pumps! So yes ! We would use him again! We are thrilled with his work and his knowledge and professionalism and will use him again for sure. We are so grateful that we found him. We called for estimates from three companies and one came out and was charging a hefty price to do and exploratory evaluation. One never called me back and he was the one we chose, He so prompt and so professional and so fair. So thankful that we found him."
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sam Miller Construction
4.7(
23
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Samuel of Sam's Construction to build our new pole shed with an attqached lean. The project went smoothly and weather also cooperated. Samuels crew was consistantly on time and their experience was evident in the systematic way they built the 50' X 64' with a 10' X 64' lean with a 24' X 10" enclosure and 40' X 10' loafing shed. Not an ordinary build and they had no problems with the design and they built it in accordance to specifications and did a great job. They even made some cost savings suggestions. I would recomment them to anyone considering having a pole shed built!"
Pole Shed
80x100 airplane hangar
Our Work
Airplane Hanger
80x100 airplane hangar

+24

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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T&K Builders LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience working with T&K Builders. Their team was professional, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable from start to finish. Communication was clear throughout the entire project, timelines were met, and the quality of workmanship truly shows in the final result."
Mall Dr Shell remodel
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LEVERNIER ENTERPRISE INC
New to Angi

Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

\nLEVERNIER ENTERPRISE INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lake Villa, IL

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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